Life left in that old D200 yet
Apr 3, 2014 20:11:38 #
As long as there is enough light, the D200 still gets the job done. My boy switched from baseball to lacrosse this year, so there is a learning curve for both of us. As you hear so many people say, in order to be a good sports photographer, you have to know the sport. Maybe by next year we will both have it figured out.
Apr 3, 2014 20:24:47 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
I still have my D200 of many years as well as an 800. I still like the heft and feel of the 200. It has been a great machine.
Apr 3, 2014 21:15:41 #
Georgia Peddler wrote:
I still have my D200 of many years as well as an 800. I still like the heft and feel of the 200. It has been a great machine.
Do you ever still break out the D200? Are the pictures with the 800 dramatically different than what you got with the 200?
Apr 4, 2014 06:25:37 #
Georgia Peddler
Loc: Brunswick, GA
Yes, I still carry it as a back-up and it still works great. Quality has always been great.
Apr 4, 2014 10:33:24 #
Last month I had one of my D200 photos printed at 16" x 20" (on metal) and it is outstanding. The D200 is a fine machine and still relevant today!
Apr 4, 2014 10:38:28 #
wizard wrote:
Last month I had one of my D200 photos printed at 16" x 20" (on metal) and it is outstanding. The D200 is a fine machine and still relevant today!
is that still your main body?
Apr 4, 2014 13:29:59 #
Dexter56 wrote:
As long as there is enough light, the D200 still gets the job done. My boy switched from baseball to lacrosse this year, so there is a learning curve for both of us. As you hear so many people say, in order to be a good sports photographer, you have to know the sport. Maybe by next year we will both have it figured out.
I don't know Dexter56, looks like you did a pretty good job with that D200 on these photos!
Apr 4, 2014 13:45:14 #
HowardPepper wrote:
I don't know Dexter56, looks like you did a pretty good job with that D200 on these photos!
Thanks for the kind words. I find myself missing a lot of good shots because I cannot anticipate the action like I can with sports that I am more familiar with. That will come with practice I hope.
Apr 4, 2014 13:49:12 #
Backup hell, it's my main camera and I've sold many, many pictures and portraits, etc. with it and no one has complained! I'm not a 'gear guy', results are what counts!! :D
Apr 4, 2014 13:54:38 #
DickC wrote:
Backup hell, it's my main camera and I've sold many, many pictures and portraits, etc. with it and no one has complained! I'm not a 'gear guy', results are what counts!! :D
I agree. It has been a great camera. If only it did better at higher ISO's. Need to stop action in low light. The 200 struggles with that.
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